About Me

I am a predominantly conceptual artist working in a variety of media and techniques, including performance & installation art, assemblage, video, fiber, drawing and more. I explore many different themes and ideas in my work, including environmental concerns, institutional critique, feminism, identity issues and so on.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Some More Thoughts on Art

I have written about the idea of high vs. lowbrow art and institutionalized elitism before, a long time ago (so long ago I cannot seem to find that post again), but I want to revisit the topic and just share some thoughts on my love of art.

I love art! I love High Art in the institutionalized setting. I love lowbrow, outsider, untrained art that follows the heart. I love art that speaks to the soul's song. I love Classical and traditional art. I love avant-garde art. I love art outside the box. I love uppercase ART that screams something to say. I love lowercase art that whispers. I love art that is self-conscious. I love art that has an ego. I love art that is best represtented by the anarchy symbol and questions the status quo. I love art that exists outside of expectations. I love art that is indistinguishable from life. I love art that transcends everyday life to embody greater things. I love art created at all levels: childhood, therapeutic, professional, amateur, hobbyist. I love art that collaborates. I love art that refuses to play nice. I love art that makes a statement. I love art that has nothing to say. I love art that is shocking and controversial. I love art that is pretty. I love art that questions what art is. I love art that celebrates beauty. I love art that conveys ugliness. I love art that raises awareness. I love art that explore human relationships. I love art that plays it safe. I love art that takes risks. I love art for art's sake...

Art is truly everywhere, and if we're willing to open our minds to the breadth and possibility of human creativity, expression & resilience, we will soon come to find it in everything. Art = life.